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The vast majority of agencies have adopted telework as a critical component of their agency Continuity of Operations (COOP). Use of telework in this capacity will enable our Federal orgnaizations to continue functioning through hazardous weather, pandemic, physical attacks, or any other event that would result in the closure of Government buildings.

The Telework Enhancement Act states that “each Executive agency shall incorporate telework into the continuity of operations plan of that agency.” Incorporating telework into COOP planning ensures agencies identify how organization’s personnel will perform the duties and responsibilities necessary to continue the organization’s essential functions during any type of threat or emergency from an approved worksite other than the location from which the employee would otherwise work. Requirements for organizations as it relates to incorporating telework into an agency’s COOP plans are found in Annex G of FCD 1.

Manager Responsibilities

Managers have an important role to play in an agency’s emergency planning procedure. Specifically, manager responsibilities include: